LIUGONG

KOBELCO

WORLD NEWSHIGHLIGHTS MIDDLE EAST The market for compact

Kubota

XCMG

Trimble

NEWS: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGYHIGHLIGHTS A new report from JON PEDDIERESEARCH fi nds

Perkins

CRCHI

Limited growthThe success of the economies of North Africa are largely dependent on the political stability of the region and how governments deal with social and demographic issues, writes Scott Hazelton

DYNASET

Metso

CIS region aims for connectivityRussia dominates the CIS nations and, as Jenny Lescohier discovers, the country is pinning its hopes for economic growth on infrastructure investment

Robit

Repair, rebuild, constructAs the world’s infrastructure cries for massive  improvements, Jenny Lescohier looks at what OEMs are doing to ensure roadbuilding equipment is up to the task

AMMANN

HAMM

SUNWARD

VÖGELE

A bolt from aboveElectric-powered equipment has been used in the construction industry for a number of years. However, writes Andy Brown, it is fast emerging from the shadows to the forefront of the industry

CUMMINS

The Cat

VOLVO

RM Group

AQUAJET SYSTEMS AB

Charting the industry’s changesAfter 40 years as one of the construction equipment industry’s closest observers, Off-Highway Research’s Chairman David Phillips plans to retire. He reflects on industry shifts and what the future may hold

KINSHOFER

KOHLER

ConExpolandsTake a look at what equipment and technology will be displayed in Las Vegas, US, at Conexpo by the industry’s brightest and best companies

HITACHI

SHELL

SANDVIK

SBM

LIEBHERR

rexroth

PDI

BOMAG

SO.CA.P.

P&V

ALIMAK

CEJN

VOLVO SERVICES

ALLU

A more exact scienceGOMACO’s Navigator software allows paving control and monitoring

E-Z DRILL

VACUWORX

Minnich

SUPERIOR

SCHWING Stetter

Arqlite

GKD TECHNOLOGIES

PASCHAL

CTP

A machine’s DNAAs construction equipment is constantly refined, components are being fi ne-tuned to boost machine performance and help increase uptime, writes Joe Sargent

NYLACAST

bauma CHINA

WORLD OF CONCRETE

Paver peakA concerted focus on infrastructure investment around the world has seen sales of roadbuilding equipment reach new highs, according to Off-Highway Research

SUMITOMO

GOMACO